KNOW vs MEET
MEET = first encounter, KNOW = be acquainted with (after you've met)
Question 1
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
I want to _____ new people at the party.
🧠Why This Mistake Happens
The Problem:
Spanish 'conocer' means both 'to know (be acquainted with)' and 'to meet (for the first time)'
Linguistic Reason:
Spanish uses the same verb (conocer) with tense indicating first encounter vs ongoing knowledge: 'Conozco a María' (I know María) vs 'Conocí a María ayer' (I met María yesterday). English separates these into KNOW (be familiar with) and MEET (encounter for first time).
Spanish Example:
Spanish: Conozco a Juan / Conocí a Juan en 2015
Spanish uses same verb with tense indicating first encounter vs ongoing knowledge
💡 Quick Rule:
MEET = first encounter, KNOW = be acquainted with (after you've met)
Common Examples:
I knew my best friend in university
I met my best friend in university
Nice to know you!
Nice to meet you!
Where did you know your husband?
Where did you meet your husband?
💡 Tips for Success
- •MEET = first encounter (I met her in 2020)
- •KNOW = be acquainted with, after meeting (I know her well now)
- •Spanish \'conocer\' = both, English separates them
- •Timeline: First you MEET someone, then you KNOW them
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